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MS Civil Engineering at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, United States

Programme overview

The Civil Engineering Department offers graduate programs on both the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Nebraska at Omaha campuses. Facilities include materials and geotechnical labs, environmental and transportation labs, and the famous vehicle crash testing facility at the Lincoln Airport.

Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering  |  Duration: 30-36 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall and Spring (see deadlines)  |  Location: Lincoln, NE, United States

What you will study

Offered with Option A (thesis) and Option B (non-thesis) plans.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate Studies requirements for all programmes: online application, unofficial transcripts (all college-level records for international applicants), and verification of English proficiency if the applicant's native language is not English. Programme-specific: UNL Undergrads applying for the Accelerated program: See Accelerated Master's Programs for instructions, and in the application form be sure to select only from the "UNL Undergraduates: Accelerated Master's Programs" section. All other applicants: GRE: Optional at this time. Students who have taken coursework from the University of Nebraska College of Engineering are not required to submit GRE scores. Resume or curriculum vitae Personal Statement: Statement of purpose Three letters of recommendation Deadlines: Priority Application Deadline: January 15 for Summer/Fall; September 15 for Spring. International Students: Application for Fall admission strongly encouraged.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall and Spring (see deadlines)

Duration: 30-36 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://go.unl.edu/gradapp

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